Epilepsy & Emergency Medication
This course has been specifically designed to provide support staff and professionals with a fundamental understanding of epilepsy and the effective management of seizures.
This course is structured as a self-paced eLearning program, allowing you to study at your own convenience. The estimated duration for completion is 1 hour. During this time, you will engage with interactive modules, informative presentations, and quizzes to reinforce your understanding of epilepsy and seizure management.
This course is mapped to National Occupational Standard SFHCHHM2 and NICE Quality Standard 26. This ensures that the content aligns with established industry standards and guidelines, providing you with accurate and relevant information.
Upon successful completion of the eLearning course, you will receive a certificate as evidence of your knowledge of epilepsy. The course costs £14.95 per learner. Prices may vary based on your unique requirements.
Learning Objectives
- List the causes and types of epilepsy
- Describe the general management of seizures and seizure management plans
- Describe the use of Midazolam and Diazepam
Clinical Skills Courses
Epilepsy and Emergency Medication Awareness
Aim: To provide healthcare support workers and adult social care workers with a basic knowledge of epilepsy, the management of seizures and the use of emergency medication.
Catheter Care
This classroom training aims to ensure learners have an understanding of how to care for a person with an indwelling catheter. The course is taught in person by one of our trainers.
Epilepsy Awareness
Aim: To provide delegates with a basic knowledge of epilepsy and the management of seizures.
Diabetes Awareness
Aim: To provide healthcare support workers and adult social care workers with a greater awareness about diabetes, its symptoms, treatments and side effects for those working with people who have diabetes.
Anaphylaxis and Emergency Medication Awareness
This 2-hour classroom informs healthcare support workers and social care workers about anaphylaxis and explains the administration of medication to control it.
Inhalers and Nebulisers
Aim: To introduce healthcare support workers and adult social care workers to the use of inhalers and nebulisers, when treating asthma and COPD.
Basic Clinical Observations
This course aims to introduce healthcare support workers and adult social care workers to the basic techniques used to observe and monitor the condition of patients and individuals using services, including pain and discomfort levels.
Stoma Care Awareness
Aim: To ensure that delegates working in the adult social care sector have an understanding of what a stoma is, why a person may have one and the potential side effects.
PEG Feeding Awareness
Aim: To give learners the underpinning knowledge of the principles of PEG feeding.